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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.70, 920.87 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.70, 920.87 and 471.08 is: 650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.70 : 920.87 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.70/920.87 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.70x = 920.87 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.70x = 433,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,805.15/666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.68

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